An understanding of options

[prophet]

Thanks Jasper,

It totally, makes sense.  And I absolutely agree with this.  :)

I just wanted to feel a little more clear on it.  
Thanks,
Prophet

On 2003.07.15 14:21, Jasper Huijsmans wrote:
> Nice post, thanks.
> 
> You should know that it is a bit of a tactic as well.
> 
> Most requests for options are either something that doesn't work right
> and the user asks for an option to change it because (s)he is to kind
> to
> tell us to fix the bloody thing, or it is something he was used to
> from
> another environment.
> 
> Well, saying no at first gives the user time to get used to our
> version.
> If the problem is really big, complains will keep coming and we know
> we
> should probably do something about it.
> 
> Even then we should first consider if we shouldn't be using another
> default config if everyone else does something and we are not.
> 
> That is part of the reason. The other one is that now we are trying to
> get a release out, so we will be least reponsive to requests. The best
> you can hope for now is 'we will look at it after 4.0'.
> 
> So, make sure you remind us after we have released and you will have a
> bigger chance of getting a positive answer for your request.
> 
> Thanks,
> 	Jasper
> 
> 
> On Tue, 15 Jul 2003 13:55:54 -0600
> prophet <prophet at sphere-x.net> wrote:
> 
> > Hi,
> >
> > So, I have noticed that there certain things that would be nice if
> > they had on option to allow the user certian configurations,
> however,
> > they always seemed to be denied when asked. I understand that having
> > to many options can be a real pain in @$$, but somethings just need
> to
> > have them.  I love xfce so far.. but giving the user some
> > control/options to set it his/her way would be very nice.  :-)
> >
> > For example, the menus on the desktop.  It would be extremely nice
> to
> > select which mouse button brings up what window.
> > Reason being is coming from so many other WM's I feel it is very
> > natural to have my desktop menu on the right mouse button, the
> middle
> > for my workspace tasklist and my left button does nothing.  I have
> > noticed that many users have come in and asked how this can be
> changed
> > many times and feel this should be a necessity to xfce.
> >
> > Having a pause on when showing the hidden taskbar instead of it
> being
> > so immediate.  I like having it at the top hidden till I need it,
> but
> > evertime I go to close a window or go the apps menu I get to close
> and
> > it pops up right away on top of my windows and its annoying as heck.
> >
> > I can also think of a few other options.. like having the users
> > default text editor open up your xfdesktop's menu, or setting of the
> > xfwm's default keys (or making of a new one) instead of searching
> thru
> > one's file system to do it, and etc.
> >
> > I hope I didn't stir up any bad vibes.. I know that certian things
> can
> > be a touchy subject.. I'm just curious.. (I know it killed the cat)
> > :)
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Prophet
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